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The Law Teacher
The Law Teacher: The International Journal of Legal Education
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The Law Teacher is a fully-refereed journal concerned with the teaching of law and issues affecting legal education at all academic levels. Whilst it is the journal of the UK-based Association of Law Teachers, both the Association and the journal are international in outlook and contributions from any jurisdiction are welcome in any section of the journal.
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Contributions generally address issues of legal education rather than substantive law as such. What falls within the concept of ‘legal education’ is broadly interpreted, and could include any issues which will be of interest to law teachers. The journal is particularly interested in reporting pedagogical developments, properly grounded in theory and effectively researched and analysed, and the results of empirical research into matters of concern to law teachers.
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The Law Teacher is read by academics and teachers of law in Schools around the world, and members of the Association of Law Teachers receive copies as part of their membership. You can read more about the journal, and view the guidelines on submission here.
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General Editors
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Dr Emma Jones – University of Sheffield, UK
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Deputy Editors​
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Dr Victoria Roper – Northumbria University, UK (Maternity leave)
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Dr Lydia Bleasdale – University of Leeds , UK (Maternity cover)
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The Law Teacher is a peer reviewed journal and the reviews are carried out by members of our Peer Review College. Details of membership can be found on the Publisher’s website for the journal.
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Call for Applications
Editorial Team Member (Internationalisation)
The Law Teacher: International Journal of Legal Education is seeking a new member of its Editorial Team, to focus upon further developing and advancing the Journal’s internationalisation strategy.
The Law Teacher was established in 1967 as the journal of the UK’s Association of Law Teachers. Since then, it has developed into an internationally renowned peer reviewed publication covering all aspects of legal education. It is published four times a year online and in hard copy by Taylor & Francis.
It is envisaged that the individual appointed will:
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Develop a clear strategy for the continuing internationalisation of The Law Teacher, in terms of its content, range of submissions and global dissemination.
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Identify and liaise with appropriate individuals, organisations and associations globally, including ensuring the networks of those on the Editorial Team and Board are fully utilised.
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The Law Teacher’s Editorial Team Requirements for the role include:
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Prior experience in legal education research.
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A demonstratable interest and/or prior experience in the internationalisation of legal education.
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A commitment to promoting the journal and its work widely.
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We are keen to broaden the international outlook of this section and would particularly welcome individuals based outside of the UK. We also encourage applications that will deepen the diversity of our Editorial team and Editorial Board.
How to apply
Please explain in no more than 1 side of A4 why you wish to take on this role and outline the skills and/ or experience you would bring. Please also attach a maximum 2 side A4 CV (minimum font 11). The role is unpaid but expenses for travel within the UK associated with the role (e.g. attending editorial board meetings) will be covered by the Association of Law Teachers.
Appointment will be initially for twelve months (renewable), and an induction will be provided in advance of the start date.
Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with examples of content from this section if you are not already familiar: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/ralt20/current
Please send your application and CV to the Law Teacher General Editor Dr Emma Jones by Monday, 13th January 2025.
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Policy and Education Developments Editor: Call for Applications
The Law Teacher: The International Journal of Legal Education is seeking to appoint a new Policy and Education Developments Editor to join our existing team and work alongside Dr Katherine Langley and Dr Leela Cejnar.
The Law Teacher was established in 1967 as the journal of the UK’s Association of Law Teachers. Since then, it has developed into an internationally renowned peer reviewed publication covering all aspects of legal education. It is published four times a year online and in hard copy by Taylor & Francis.
The Policy and Education Developments (PED) section is designed to offer timely and shorter (typically around 3000 words) interventions on matters of legal education policy and developments. In contrast to the main articles section, PED is not currently peer reviewed.
We are keen to broaden the international outlook of this section and would particularly welcome individuals based outside of the UK. We also encourage applications that will deepen the diversity of our Editorial team and Editorial Board.
For a detailed role description, please see here.
How to apply:
Please explain in no more than 1 side of A4 why you wish to take on this role and outline the skills and/ or experience you would bring. Please also attach a maximum 2 side A4 CV (minimum font 11). The role is unpaid but expenses for travel within the UK associated with the role (e.g. attending editorial board meetings) will be covered by the Association of Law Teachers.
Appointment will be initially for twelve months (renewable), and an induction will be provided in advance of the start date.
Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with examples of content from this section if you are not already familiar: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/ralt20/current
Please send your application and CV to Law Teacher General Editor Dr Emma Jones by Monday, 13th January 2025.